Special prayers were offered at Baba Mahakal Temple Ujjain for the safe rescue of 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel by devotees and priests.
On the occasion, priest of the temple Sanjay Sharma told ANI, "According to tradition the doors of Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) were opened in the Brahma Muhurta and after that a holy bath of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit Maha Baba, anointed with fruits and Kesar (saffron)."
Devotees offered special prayers to Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) in the Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain on the 73rd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
Gurjar also attended the Bhasma Aarti performed here. 'Bhasma aarti' (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the 'Brahma Muhurta' between around 3:00 and 5:30 in the morning.
Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant visited Mahakaleshwar temple on Monday and offered his prayers to Lord Shiva. Visuals showed Sawant praying to lord shiva and chanting 'Om Namah Shivay' along with the preists at the temples.
Akshay Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan participated in the Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes) with zeal and sought Lord Mahakal's blessings. While interacting with the media, Kumar expressed his prayers for the country's progress and prosperity.
Earlier, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Indian cricketer Shikhar Dawan also visited here and offered prayers to Baba Mahakal. They also attend the Bhasma Aarti performed here.
Mahakaleshwar Temple priest " Today, in Bhasma Aarti, we prayed to Baba Mahakal for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. It is the dream of every Indian that the progress of the nation should continue"
Speaking to ANI, CM Chouhan on Wednesday said, “The whole country is proud. My heart is filled with joy and happiness. I want to thank all the scientists from the bottom of my heart because of whose intelligence and hard work this moment has come.”
'Sawan' also known as 'Shravan' is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and is considered one of the holiest months. Every Monday during this period is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
The devotees also offered prayers at Nagchandre